AFB MTb- Kanamycin test, also known as Acid Fast Bacilli MYb- Kanamycin or AFB Sensitivity- Kanamycin Antibiogram Infected Tissue, measures the level of sensitivity of an infected tissue to Kanamycin. It detects drug resistant tuberculosis.
No special preparation is needed for this test. If you are on any medical condition or have specific allergies make sure to inform your doctor before undergoing this test.
It measures the level of sensitivity of the infected tissue to kanamycin. The response of the patient to a drug can be predicted. It helps in detecting drug resistant tuberculosis.
Cotton dipped in alcohol will be used to clean the surface of the skin. With the help of the injection, a syringe will be filled with your blood. Cotton dipped in alcohol is given to help clotting. The doctor might also require a urine sample. In that case, a sterile, brand new cup will be given and you will be required to provide the doctor with your urine sample in it.
| Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Sensitivity to Kanamycin
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Unisex
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All age groups
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A result where the drug is sensitive indicates that the patient responds to this antibiotic
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TB is a major health problem in India, with nearly 12 lakh people getting diagnosed with the disease each year. The fact that more than one-third of the cases of TB remain undiagnosed, or are diagnosed but proper treatment is not opted for, makes it even more difficult to deal with the disease. Moreover, the TB bacilli, which causes the disease is present in its latent form in 40% Indians who possess a high risk of developing TB but do not exhibit any symptoms.
Who are prone to TB?
Although TB can affect people of any age or physical condition, some people are at a higher risk of developing the disease than others. People who are more prone to TB are:
- Anyone with a weak immune system
- Small children and elderly people
- People suffering from diabetes or detected to be HIV positive
- People who have been exposed to immunotherapy or have consumed steroids for a long time
What is the classification of TB?
TB is curable, but for correct treatment, it is necessary to diagnose the type of the disease correctly. TB can be broadly classified into the following types:
What are the treatment options available for TB?
Treatment of TB involves intake of certain prescription drugs for about 6 to 9 months. It is strongly recommended that the treatment is continued till the end and the drugs are consumed exactly in the way suggested by the physician. If the intake of drugs is stopped before the requisite period, the condition may relapse; and if the medications are not consumed correctly, the bacteria might develop a resistance to the drugs.
Treatment of MDR-TB and XDR-TB is a complicated process as any wrong step might prove to be fatal for the patient. It usually begins by conducting a drug-susceptibility test to identify the drugs to which the bacilli are resistant to. After the test results are revealed, the treatment plan is shaped accordingly and the patient is closely observed throughout the process. Moreover, treatment of drug-resistant TB always includes the use of directly observed therapy (DOT).
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Related Tip: How To Prevent Tuberculosis(TB) From Spreading And Safeguard Yourself
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